Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Lot's a lot of trash! Trashure Hunt in Perth collects hundreds of pounds of garbage
The Town of Perth reports that the annual Trashure Hunt, spring cleaning of the town, was another huge success. They report that a staggering 700 pounds of trash was collected in the Town's parks and ...
Apr 27, 2023
Great news from Wanda's Wish fundraiser
Organizers behind the Wanda's Wish fundraiser have reached out to extend thanks to everyone who attended their event that saw a few hundred perople gather for some great food and live entertainment in...
Apr 27, 2023
Detour maybe? Construction begins on part of Scotch Line
Construction season is ramping up. Lanark County is reminding us that road rehabilitation work for County Road 10 (also known as Scotch Line) is scheduled to start today. It affects the busy road from...
Apr 27, 2023
In Focus - Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of health with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark district Health Unit
We welcome Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of health with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark district Health Unit for her regular weekly visit. Learn more about local health programs at www.healthunit.org
Apr 26, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
Fire ban lifted across Lanark County
It's now official: The Fire Ban has been lifted clear across Lanark County. That means if you have a permit you're allowed to burn on your property, which is something many have been clamouring to do ...
Apr 26, 2023
Carleton Place kicks off curbside leaf collection
This is welcome news to people in Carleton Place who are trying to spruce up their properties for Spring and Summer: Curbside Leaf Collection Has Started in the town. The Public Works Department has b...
Apr 26, 2023
Leeds OPP seeking Portland boat thief
The OPP in Leeds County are looking for your help to find a thief. They say they're investigation some boat thefts from Portland in Rideau Lakes Township, on the 22nd of April, last weekend. Police sa...
Apr 26, 2023
Perth Library welcomes new board members
The Perth and District Union Library are welcoming a new Library Board to oversee its operations for the next four years. It's a crop of new blood with six new members and three returnees, who will pa...
Apr 26, 2023 Board members pictured, from left to right, are: Patricia Mertins (Town of Perth), Ted Parkinson (DNE), Tara Langford (TVT - Library Board Chair), Deborah Hamilton-Foley (Town of Perth), Andrew Kendrick (TVT - Councillor), Gary Waterfield (Town of Perth - Councillor), Paul Coutts (DNE - Councillor) and Secretary/Treasurer Lynn Marsh. Missing from the photo are Dawn Palmer (TVT) and Lillian Logan (DNE).
Canadians dying awaiting transplants, April marks Be A Donor Month
April is Be-A-Donor Month as it serves a reminder of the importance of organ donation. Mary Pressley Vyas is an organ donor advocate and says you must make it clear to those around you that you are a ...
Apr 26, 2023
Perth Mayor Brown discusses Good Roads conference
Perth Mayor Judy Brown is just back from the Good Roads conference, which she attended with other members of council and some town staff. They got to bend the air of a provincial minister about an ong...
Apr 26, 2023
